Recent content by jdg

Hi. I have 2 versions of what I think is the Companion lathe .One stands about 27" tall and the othe 34" tall. Both have the same two pulley wheels at the top, 2" and 1 1/2" outer diameter. However, on the larger lathe, the pulleys are almost directly above the treadle wheel, yet on the smaller...

Are there any members who use old treadle lathes in the Worcester area? I have recently got a 'Hobbies' treadle lathe /fretsaw and would welcome some advice and experience as I am new to this. Thanks, John

Following my earlier post, I have what I believe to be a Hobbies Companion lathe that came with the metal part of the fretsaw, with a Hobbies treadle plate. This is approx 61cm wide on the bed and 71 cm tall. I have recently bought what I thought was a complete version of the Companion,(inc...

Thanks for the offer. If PM doesn't work then please post a reply. I have tried to include my e-mail address for you to use, but the forum's system wont let me include it ! :cry: Any info would be gratefully received as this is a new venture for me. John

Foolowing my last post, If Toolsntat is reading this, by the looks of it, if you have got the Hobbeys treadle lathe, could I asl a favour? My machine does not have the bar that connects the treadle plate to the large wheel, and I have not been able to get any details to copy. Is there any...

I have just bought a Hobbies combined lathe and fretsaw, which likes very similar, if not identical to this image. It includes the main support for the fretsaw, but the actual fretsaw mechanism is missing. I am also missing the original connector from the treadle to the large wheel. As well as...